Stars Shine at Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its lineup featuring acclaimed actors Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley. The festival’s diverse selection includes various genres and international talents.
International Spectacular Selection
- Couture — A drama directed by Alice Winocour, starring Angelina Jolie.
- Scarlet — An anime by Mamoru Hosoda inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet.
- The Wizard of the Kremlin — A political thriller/comedy by Olivier Assayas featuring Paul Dano and Jude Law.
- Farruquito: A Flamenco Story — A documentary on Spanish dance.
- Desert Warrior — A drama set in Saudi Arabia directed by Rupert Wyatt, starring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie.
Special Screenings
- Sirât — Directed by Oliver Laxe.
- The Voice of Hind Rajab — Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.
Arab Spectacular Program
- Palestine 36 — Directed by Annemarie Jacir, this film explores a photographer's perspective on rebellion in Mandate Palestine, supported by the Red Sea Film Fund.
- Unidentified — Haifaa Al Mansour’s female-led detective thriller that challenges traditional views on violence against women.
- A Matter of Life and Death — A heartfelt love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s home city.
- The Fakenapping — A Netflix film produced by Telfaz11, directed by Amine Lakhnech.
Additional Highlight
The festival also features the biopic Giant on Prince Naseem, starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
"Red Sea Film Festival unveiled its lineup Tuesday, with films starring Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie and Ben Kingsley among the selection."
Author’s summary: The Red Sea Film Festival presents a compelling lineup featuring global stars and diverse films that celebrate international and Arab cinematic storytelling.